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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 114,608.99, 171,980.40 and 48,044

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 114,608.99, 171,980.40 and 48,044 is: 72,094.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    114,608.99 : 171,980.40 = 48,044 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    114,608.99/171,980.40 = 48,044/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    114,608.99x = 171,980.40 × 48,044
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    114,608.99x = 8,262,626,337.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 8,262,626,337.60/114,608.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 72,094.05

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